Esports World Cup 2026: Rainbow Six Siege Schedule, Times, and Broadcast Info

The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, while moved to Paris and no longer associated with Riyadh, continues to face criticism due to its funding from Saudi Arabian royalty. This funding is part of a program aimed at improving the country's image, which is often scrutinized for human rights violations, intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community, and disrespect towards women. Before detailing the Rainbow Six Siege tournament at the EWC 2026, we wish to state our opposition to these aspects.

The tournament is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Participating Teams

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Match Times

Daily broadcasts for Rainbow Six Siege at the Esports World Cup 2026, running from Wednesday, August 5th to Sunday, August 9th, and from Wednesday, August 12th to Friday, August 14th, will commence at the following times. Initial matches on Tuesday, August 4th, will start two hours earlier.

Mexico: 8:00 a.m.
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador: 9:00 a.m.
Chile: 10:00 a.m.
Argentina: 11:00 a.m.
Spain: 4:00 p.m.

The finals on Saturday, August 15th, will begin at the following times:

Mexico: 6:00 a.m.
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador: 7:00 a.m.
Chile: 8:00 a.m.
Argentina: 9:00 a.m.
Spain: 2:00 p.m.

Play-In Stage

The initial stage runs from Tuesday, August 4th to Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. All Rainbow Six Siege matches at EWC 2026 can be viewed on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel or within the game's section on the event's website. Matches begin on Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. (Mexico), 7:00 a.m. (Colombia), 8:00 a.m. (Chile), 9:00 a.m. (Argentina), 2:00 p.m. (Spain), and on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. (Mexico), 9:00 a.m. (Colombia), 10:00 a.m. (Chile), 11:00 a.m. (Argentina), 4:00 p.m. (Spain).

Day 1 – Tuesday, August 4th

Cag by Varrel vs. Fnatic
Kingzero Esports vs. MIBR.LOS
Shopify Rebellion vs. AIUIa Club Esports
Tyloo vs. Chief Esports Club
Matches to be determined.

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Day 2 – Wednesday, August 5th

Matches to be determined.

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Group Stage

The group stage takes place from Thursday, August 6th to Sunday, August 9th, 2026. All Rainbow Six Siege matches at EWC 2026 can be viewed on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel or within the game's section on the event's website. Matches begin at 8:00 a.m. (Mexico), 9:00 a.m. (Colombia), 10:00 a.m. (Chile), 11:00 a.m. (Argentina), 4:00 p.m. (Spain).

Day 3 – Thursday, August 6th

Matches to be determined.

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Day 4 – Friday, August 7th

Matches to be determined.

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Day 5 – Saturday, August 8th

Matches to be determined.

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Day 6 – Sunday, August 9th

Matches to be determined.

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Playoffs

The quarter-finals and semi-finals stage runs from Wednesday, August 12th to Friday, August 14th, 2026. All Rainbow Six Siege matches at EWC 2026 can be viewed on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel or within the game's section on the event's website. Matches begin at 8:00 a.m. (Mexico), 9:00 a.m. (Colombia), 10:00 a.m. (Chile), 11:00 a.m. (Argentina), 4:00 p.m. (Spain).

Day 7 – Wednesday, August 12th

Matches to be determined.

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Day 8 – Thursday, August 13th

Matches to be determined.

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Day 9 – Friday, August 14th

Matches to be determined.

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Grand Finals

The Grand Finals will take place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. All Rainbow Six Siege matches at EWC 2026 can be viewed on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel or within the game's section on the event's website. Matches begin at 4:00 a.m. (Mexico), 7:00 a.m. (Colombia), 8:00 a.m. (Chile), 9:00 a.m. (Argentina), 2:00 p.m. (Spain).

Day 10 – Saturday, August 15th

Matches to be determined.

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Rainbow Six Siege is a free-to-play competitive multiplayer game with optional in-game purchases, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.